WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 625. A resolution recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and support staff working on Capitol Hill and in State or district offices; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. * * * Recognizing the critical role of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced legislation on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5069. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Ethics pledge requirement for senior Executive branch employees.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5109. A bill to impose restrictions on the investment in Chinese companies by tax-exempt entities; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Serve the People, Not the Swamp Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5068. A bill to prohibit congressional recesses until Congress adopts a concurrent resolution on the budget that results in a balanced Federal budget by the last fiscal year covered by such resolution, to establish a 5-year ban on individuals appointed to Executive Schedule positions and Members of Congress engaging in lobb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 627. A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "National Office of New Americans Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5025. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 628. A resolution eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "COLAs Don't Count Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5086. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, increased income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, section 3(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231b(a)(1)), or section   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5028. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure that child protective services systems do not permit the separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5037. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Rebuild America's Schools Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5049. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Finish It Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5130. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Robe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Public Housing Fire Safety Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5064. A bill to establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Madele  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Break the Cycle of Violence Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2638. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build safer, thriving communities, and save lives, by investing in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 319. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2707. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Thune, R-S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Vote Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 1. A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jon Tester, D-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 326. A resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Casey Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 327. A resolution designating August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution" on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 40. A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohi  more